Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff refused to deny that talks with Max Verstappen are taking place following George Russell's revelation ahead of this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix.
The Silver Arrows is yet to confirm its driver pairing for next year, with both Russell and Kimi Antonelli out of contract at the end of this season.
Max Verstappen asseses impact of Daniel Ricciardo engineer after Red Bull change
Max Verstappen has assessed his first day working with Daniel Ricciardo's former F1 engineer after a Red Bull change.
Verstappen's regular engineer Gianpiero Lambiase is missing the Austrian Grand Prix, the first race he has since Verstappen was promoted ahead of the 2016 Spanish GP.
READ MORE: Max Verstappen asseses impact of Daniel Ricciardo engineer after Red Bull change
Former Ferrari boss in shock McLaren move
Former Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo has been appointed a director of the McLaren Group, according to new documents.
Long-time Ferrari man di Montezemolo was responsible for building the F1 team in the all-conquering outfit by hiring Jean Todt, Michael Schumacher, and Ross Brawn in the 1990s, having previously enjoyed success with the team with Niki Lauda in the 1970s.
Lewis Hamilton learns stewards' verdict after Austrian GP practice investigation
Lewis Hamilton has received a warning at the Austrian Grand Prix after being investigated by the stewards for an FP2 incident.
The Ferrari driver was alleged to have impeded Kimi Antonelli at Turn 4 of the Red Bull Ring during the second free practice session.
READ MORE: Lewis Hamilton learns stewards' verdict after Austrian GP practice investigation
Lando Norris reveals surprising response to missing Austrian GP practice
Lando Norris has admitted he "didn't mind" sitting out the first free practice session at the Austrian Grand Prix, claiming he was more "relaxed" than he otherwise would have been.
The British driver handed his McLaren to junior driver Alex Dunne for the opening hour of the weekend at the Red Bull Ring, before taking back over for FP2.
READ MORE: Lando Norris reveals surprising response to missing Austrian GP practice
McLaren urged to 'deal with Cadillac' after stunning rookie F1 debut
Former F1 driver Karun Chandhok has called on McLaren to strike a deal with Cadillac to sign Alex Dunne to a race drive next year.
Dunne made his FP1 debut with McLaren at the Austrian Grand Prix, stepping in for Lando Norris as the Woking-based squad carried out one of its four mandatory rookie outings.
READ MORE: McLaren urged to 'deal with Cadillac' after stunning rookie F1 debut
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